manuscript
Meaning
A manuscript is a handwritten or typed document, particularly one that is not yet published, which serves as the original text for literary or scholarly works, often embodying the author's preliminary thoughts and revisions before formal dissemination.
💡 The term "manuscript" is often mistakenly used interchangeably with "draft"; however, a manuscript typically refers to a more polished version intended for publication, while a draft may be considered a preliminary or rough version.
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